BALTIMORE – The Coast Guard will establish a temporary security zone in designated waters of the Choptank River for the Democratic House Conference Retreat Thursday through Saturday.

During this period, security zone enforcement may limit the navigation by commercial and recreational waterway users.

The security zone will include all waters of the Choptank River, within 2,000 yards of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina’s Breakwater Pavilion.

The waterways within the security zone will be closed to recreational and commercial boaters Friday from noon to 10 p.m. Commercial boaters may be allowed to transit the security zone at the discretion of the Coast Guard. For vessels seeking authorization to enter or transit the security zone, contact the Coast Guard at 410-576-2529, 410-576-2512 or via marine-band radio on VHF channel 16.